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The meeting of effort by effort, striving against opposition; sometimes physically, as in battle (Deuteronomy 2:9), or with horses (Jeremiah 12:5), sometimes orally (Nehemiah 13:11), sometimes spiritually (Isaiah 57:16).
contend; contention kon-tend', kon-ten'-shun: The meeting of effort by effort, striving against opposition; sometimes physically, as in battle ( Deuteronomy 2:9 ), or with horses ( Jeremiah 12:5 ), sometimes orally ( Nehemiah 13:11 ), sometimes spiritually ( Isaiah 57:16 ).
“Contend” and “contention” are trs. of several Heb. and Gr. words in the Bible, usually denoting some sharp dispute, motivated by pride and ill will (Prov 13:10), feeding on ignorance, and issuing in strife and division (1 Cor 1:11).
Jun 23, 2023 · A true contender vigorously endeavors to win the competition, not holding anything back. In this case, the struggle is for “the faith,” which is the saving truth of Jesus Christ and His teachings (2 Corinthians 11:3–4; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Hebrews 1:2).
kon-tend', kon-ten'-shun: The meeting of effort by effort, striving against opposition; sometimes physically, as in battle (Deuteronomy 2:9), or with horses (Jeremiah 12:5), sometimes orally (Nehemiah 13:11), sometimes spiritually (Isaiah 57:16).
Mar 20, 2005 · So when we are to earnestly contend for the faith, there are certain parameters, there are certain bounds - you can’t go outside of this. You can’t say, “Well, I think Jesus was a good man.” He’s not a good man because He claimed to be God, and a good man doesn’t claim to be God.
We are to contend for the faith by building ourselves up in the faith (2 Peter 1:5–10), praying in the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 6:18). We are also to be sensitive to the needs of the congregation as many might be struggling in their faith because of the false teacher's doctrines.
